Melba Duncan

Melba Duncan

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of The Duncan Group

Melba Duncan Biography

Melba J. Duncan is the Founder and CEO of The Duncan Group Inc., a retained search and consulting firm. Since 1985, the firm has been advising CEOs and other corporate leaders regarding specialized senior management support resources. From 1976 to 1985, Ms. Duncan was Assistant to The Hon. Peter G. Peterson, Founder of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Chairman Emeritus and Co-Founder of The Blackstone Group, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb Incorporated, and former Secretary of Commerce. In her prior position, she was Assistant to Sanford C. Bernstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., a New York Stock Exchange member firm, where she was elected Corporate Secretary and became a stockholder.

Ms. Duncan is an experienced public speaker. She has served as keynote speaker at the American Management Association’s Annual Conference for Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants. Ms. Duncan has served as chairperson for the Marcus Evans Executaries Forums, held in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, and Montreal. Ms. Duncan has delivered the keynote address to the EA&PA Congress Series in Sydney, Australia, and Adelaide, Australia, respectively, and has served as Keynote for the EA/PA Congress in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Duncan has served as Keynote and Conference Host for the Bermuda Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals and has served as a presenter at the World Bank, Washington DC, responding to the topic “Shaping your future: Maintaining your competitiveness.”

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Melba Duncan Videos

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How do I book Melba Duncan to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melba Duncan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melba Duncan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melba Duncan or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Melba Duncan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Melba Duncan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melba Duncan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melba Duncan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Melba Duncan speak about?

Melba Duncan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Business Consulting, Author, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Strategic Leadership and Corporate Strategy.

Where does Melba Duncan travel from?

Melba Duncan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Melba Duncan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melba Duncan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melba Duncan for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melba Duncan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Melba Duncan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Business Leadership and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melba Duncan for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Melba Duncan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Helaine Knapp, Dr. Tonya Echols and Dr. Karen Hills Pruden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melba Duncan for an upcoming event.

Melba Duncan Videos

C-SESP Webinar Replay: An Honest Conversation About Racism In the Workplace
The Essential Assistant - Melba Duncan
  • How do I book Melba Duncan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melba Duncan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melba Duncan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melba Duncan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Melba Duncan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Melba Duncan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melba Duncan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melba Duncan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Melba Duncan speak about?

    Melba Duncan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Business Consulting, Author, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Strategic Leadership and Corporate Strategy.
  • Where does Melba Duncan travel from?

    Melba Duncan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Melba Duncan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melba Duncan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melba Duncan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melba Duncan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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